The first officers to arrive on scene will not stop to help the injured. Expect rescue teams to follow initial officers. These rescue teams will treat and remove the injured.

Once you have reached a safe location, you will likely be held in that area by law enforcement until the situation is under control, and all witnesses have been identified and questioned. DO NOT LEAVE THE AREA until law enforcement authorities have instructed you to do so.

When law enforcement arrives:

Remain calm and follow instructions

Drop items in your hands (e.g. bags, jackets)

Raise hands and spread fingers

Keep hands visible at all times

Avoid quick movements towards officers such as holding on to them for safety

Avoid pointing, screaming or yelling

​Do not ask questions when evacuating

FIGHT

For more information from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, their website can be found here.

An "active shooter" is an individual who is engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a confined and populated area; in most cases, active shooters use firearm(s) and there is no pattern or method to their selection of victims.

VIctims are selected at random

Event is unpredictable and evolves quickly

Knowing what to do can save lives

When an Active Shooter is in your vicinity, you must be prepared both mentally and physically to deal with the situation.